"There were two reactions when the Indians signed Jack Hannahan to a minor-league deal Dec. 4. The first was, "Who's that?" The second was a snicker and it had nothing to do with the candy bar. Well, there's a good chance Hannahan is going to be the Indians' Opening Day third baseman. Make that a very good chance. The Indians announced Saturday that Jason Donald, the middle infielder they've been trying to convert to third base this spring, will open the season on the disabled list with a cracked bone at the base of the middle finger on his left hand. He's not expected to play in rehab games until sometime in April. As for the second shoe dropping, how about this? There is no way Lonnie Chisenhall, and his .500 (13-for-26) Cactus League batting average, gets a sniff of the third-base job on Opening Day. "He is not finished with his development," said manager Manny Acta, when asked why Chisenhall isn't being considered. "It's as simple as that. We're not going to cave in to a knee-jerk reaction in spring training." Acta said Hannahan, Luis Valbuena and Jayson Nix are the third-base candidates. The Indians don't think prospect Cord Phelps, who has played mostly second base this spring, is ready to play third in the big leagues. Veteran shortstop Adam Everett isn't in the running because if he makes the club it will be as a utility infielder. Everett started at shortstop in Saturday's 10-7 Cactus League victory over the Angels, but left with a jammed left thumb after two innings. The Indians have looked at bringing in someone from outside the organization, but chances of that happening are slim. The Indians anticipate Donald returning sometime in April." Read more: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/03/cleveland_indians_jack_hannaha.html
